Daily
FROM USD 1210 PP
11 Days / 10 Nights
Spiritual Ashrams of Puttaparthi
Immerse yourself into an aura of Indian culture & sounds, while relaxing yourself in unique Indian homely experiences giving you a distinct taste of the local regions cultures whilst never compromising upon its Hotel like services & amenities. Cultural immersion is a unique experience that can open doors to a deeper understanding of an unfamiliar place & intermingling with Indians & the host families.
Discover about community service, the sense of doing in service & honour of People. Spiritually, culturally spend quality time in the mountainous northern region to gain a deep appreciation of the lives of Rural Indians, children including the Ashram experience.
ETA flight to be advised Upon arrival in capital city of Delhi you will be met / greeted & welcomed by our manager and then transferred to Hotel for checkin.
Rest of the day free to relax or do your own activities.
Overnight : Bajaj Indian Homestay8am. Breakfast at Bajaj Indian Home Stay.
10am. Introductions - Participants and Staff.
1130am. Programme Orientation - Schedule Review.
1230pm. Lunch Break at Bajaj Indian Home Stay.
2pm. Orientation on Social Behaviours, DOs and DONTs of Indian Culture.
3.30pm. Talk on host families.
5pm. Transfer to the host family.
8pm. Dinner with respective host family.
Overnight : Host Family’s Home8am. Breakfast with Host Family.
9am. After your Breakfast, we begin our heritage tour with Old Delhi city. We visit inside India’s oldest & largest mosque Jama Masjid. From here we hop-on a local tricycle to enjoy Rickshaw Ride thru narrow bazaar markets of Chandni Chowk.Here we also taste local pancakes Samosa & masala tea Chai. As you will ride enjoy sighting local life, spice traders, fresh fruit/incense vendors, traditional houses to temples, holy cows to macaques Not to forget we also have a photo-stop outside residence of the Mughal Empire Red Fort.
2pm. We visit the New City visiting inside India’s popular Sikhism shrine Bangla Sahib Gurudwara where we also visit its holy kitchen Langar. Here thru-out you can hear continuous meditations by Sikh saints. Next we visit boulevard Raj Path to witness ‘Lutyens British’ era Government Buildings including India Gate, President & Parliament House (fm outside). After tour if time permits we take you to downtown city markets of Connaught Place.
8pm. Dinner with respective host family.
Overnight : Host Family’s Home8am. Breakfast with Host Family.
10am. Discussion on General Health Precautions.
1130am. Cross cultural orientation on eating and drinking customs.
1pm. Lunch break at host.
3pm. Hindi language training.
3.30pm. Introduction to guided meditation.
6.30pm. Early supper with host family; Sound and Light show at Red Fort.
Overnight : Host Family’s Home7am. Breakfast with Host Family.
7.30am. After breakfast, we drive to Mughal-Era rich city of Agra aka the home of Taj Mahal.
1pm. We begin our visit to impressive imperial residence of Mughal dynasty Agra’s Red Fort built in 16th century and today a UNESCO world heritage site. Next, we take you for visit to Taj Mahal.
3pm. After tour we return back to Hotel in Delhi.
8.30pm. Dinner at Bajaj Indian Home Stay.
Overnight : Bajaj Indian Homestay7am. Breakfast at Bajaj Indian Home Stay.
8am. Today morning we drive to Solan surrounded by Hills & checkin Ashram.
4pm. Introductions - Participants with Staff.
5pm. Programme village trek - schedule review, rest of the evening free to relax.
Evening Dinner at Ashram.
Overnight : Udgeeth Sadhna Sthali AshramEarly morning Yoga and Meditation Class by Guruji.
Breakfast at Ashram. Late morning relax.
1pm. Lunch at Ashram.
Afternoon workshop/Project class on Nature and Science (Like Photosynthesis, Soil Conditions etc.).
Evening Lecture by Guru Acharya Arya Naresh Ji on Vedic Philosophy. Faith is the sole sustaining power of those who walk the spiritual path. Nothing gives the human mind so much strength and confidence as prayer based on faith.
Dinnerat Ashram.
Overnight : Udgeeth Sadhna Sthali Ashram8am. Breakfast at Ashram.
9am. Yoga and Meditation Class by Guruji
12pm. Lunch at Ashram
1pm. Village trek in and around Solan
5pm. Lecture by Guru Acharya Arya Naresh Ji
8pm. Dinner at Ashram.
Overnight : Udgeeth Sadhna Sthali Ashram8am.Breakfast at Ashram.
9am. Village trek in and around Solan.
12pm. Packed Lunch.
1pm. Village trek in and around Solan :
5pm. Lecture by Guru Acharya Arya Naresh Ji
8pm. Dinner at Ashram.
Overnight : Udgeeth Sadhna Sthali Ashram8am. Breakfast at Ashram.
9am. Today morning we drive to Delhi & checkin at Delhi Hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax or do your own activities.
Farewell Dinner at Bajaj Indian Homestay.
Overnight : Bajaj Indian Homestay(At your flight time advised) After breakfast and checkout we transfer you to Delhi Airport for your onwards return flight.